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The United Nations has held an emergency Security Council meeting on Gaza, where famine has now been declared by international experts. Israel disputes the findings, calling them fabricated, while all but one Security Council member has voiced alarm.
All members of the UN Security Council -- apart from the United States -- have released a statement saying the famine in Gaza is man-made. They've urged Israel to lift all restrictions on aid immediately. Also: President Trump discusses post war plans for the Palestinian territory, as his Secretary of State meets the Israeli foreign minister; the killing of two children at a school church service in the US is being investigated as an act of domestic terrorism.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk
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Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Political map of Israel-Palestine by Zamand Karim Congressmember Lateefah Simon tells Pacifica about use of military in cities; UN Security Council members – except US – sign statement recognizing man-made famine in Gaza; Jewish Voices for Peace floods the offices of Senators Padilla, Schiff demanding end to famine and genocide in Gaza; Largest Muslim civil rights group calls UC Berkeley hostile to Palestinian rights, anti-war activists; Grand Jury refuses to indict man for assault by throwing sandwich at Customs & Border Patrol agent; Alligator Alcatraz likely to be empty in days, after holding as many as 1,000 detainees earlier; FDA approves updated Covid-19 vaccines, but puts new restrictions on who can get them The post UN Security Council members – except US – sign statement recognizing famine in Gaza; Jewish Voices for Peace floods Senators Padilla, Schiff offices demanding end to genocide in Gaza – August 27, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
Mark Mellett, former Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, discusses the UNIFIL mission in South Lebanon, as the UN Security Council considers renewing its mandate amid opposition from Israel and the US. Thomas Byrne, Minister of State, Department of Defence, on the possibility of the peacekeeping mission in South Lebanon being ended.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.globaldispatches.orgTrump's latest UN pick is not a diplomat. He's tapped conservative firebrand Tammy Bruce — a Fox News personality–turned–State Department spokesperson — as Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN. We break down what this shock appointment could mean for US diplomacy.Plus, in our subscriber-only deep dive: a diplomatic earthquake looms. Several Western countries, including two UN Security Council heavyweights, plan to recognize Palestinian statehood at next month's General Assembly. We explain the path to UN membership — and why the politics are shifting now.https://www.globaldispatches.org/40PercentOff
Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's back-to-back press conferences on Sunday night in English and then Hebrew, Magid compares his focus on the premier's messaging. During the press conference for the English language press, Netanyahu focuses on what he calls the "lies" in the international press and emphasizes that Israel is not seeking to occupy Gaza, but to take over only Gaza City. Magid discusses Netanyahu's five conditions for ending the war, and moving away from a strategy of partial hostage deals to military pressure. Magid also says Netanyahu is working to dispel the notion that Israel is trying to starve the Gazans, and scolds the press for accepting Hamas claims to the contrary. He talks about Netanyahu's comments about flooding the zone with aid. In Hebrew, the prime minister reviewed Israel's victories in Gaza to give legitimacy to continue fighting. He also talks about the issue of reservists, says Magid, acknowledging the strain on reserve forces. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Netanyahu says Israel not looking to occupy Gaza but to ‘free it from Hamas’ World condemnations mount over Israeli plans to take Gaza City; UN Security Council to meet Bucking IDF warnings, security cabinet approves Netanyahu plan to conquer Gaza City Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Podwaves. PM Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference at the PM's office in Jerursalem, August 10, 2025. (Photo by Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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United Nations ambassadors have condemned Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City during an emergency Security Council meeting. The meeting was called after Israel's Security Cabinet approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed plan on Friday, which he says will defeat Hamas and end the war. The Israeli Defence Force says it is fully mobilised and preparing for the expanded military operation, despite urgent calls for Israel to reverse the decision.
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Israel has faced fierce criticism at the UN Security Council in New York of its plan to step up the war in Gaza. Britain's envoy said an expanded offensive would open the way to more bloodshed. But the US representative insisted Israel could decide how to ensure its own security. Also, the Met Police says the majority of the more than 500 people arrested for supporting the banned group Palestine Action yesterday were aged over 50. And the voice of Mr Benn -- the actor Ray Brooks -- has died.
The UN Security Council is expected to convene to discuss Israel's latest Gaza offensive. This comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will not back down after his security cabinet approved a plan to take full control of Gaza City.
The UN Security Council is to meet on Sunday to discuss the Israeli government's decision to expand its war against Hamas by taking control of Gaza City. The announcement follows widespread condemnation of the Israeli plan. The UN Secretary General's chief spokesman described it as a "dangerous escalation". Saudi Arabia has said it "categorically condemns" Israel's announcement while Turkey has called for global pressure to prevent the plan from going ahead. Also: President Trump and the Russian leader Vladimir Putin to meet in Alaska next Friday for Ukraine war talks; and the Nasa astronaut Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth, dies aged 97.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk
Israeli protestors have taken to the streets of Tel Aviv angry over the Israeli Government's plan to occupy Gaza City. Latest opinion polls show around 70 percent of people in Israel oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan for military control in Gaza City. World leaders have condemned Israel's take-over plan and an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council is due to be held in New York tomorrow. Israeli journalist Gideon Levy says there's a great number of protesters on the streets, but people in Israel are divided over Netanyahu's plans. "There is the other camp which continues to support Netanyahu and will continue to support him...so the protest is very impressive, but it does not have a lot of effect." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UN Security Council holds an emergency meeting after new video shows emaciated Israeli hostages held by Hamas, as Israel's Foreign Minister calls the video images "Satanic" and says the countries who are calling for a Palestinian state are actually h
UN Security Council holds an emergency meeting after new video shows emaciated Israeli hostages held by Hamas, as Israel's Foreign Minister calls the video images "Satanic" and says the countries who are calling for a Palestinian state are actually h
UN Security Council holds an emergency meeting after new video shows emaciated Israeli hostages held by Hamas, as Israel's Foreign Minister calls the video images "Satanic" and says the countries who are calling for a Palestinian state are actually h
UN Security Council holds an emergency meeting after new video shows emaciated Israeli hostages held by Hamas, as Israel's Foreign Minister calls the video images "Satanic" and says the countries who are calling for a Palestinian state are actually h
UN Security Council to hold special session on hostages. Tensions between political, military echelon over direction of Gaza operations. IDF overnight intercepts Houthi missile fired from Yemen at Israel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UNRWA: Gaza famine is ‘deliberate and constructed' "The UN agency for Palestine refugees says Gaza's mass starvation isn't accidental but “constructed and deliberate.” It accused the Israeli- and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation of serving “military and political objectives” instead of feeding people. “More children died today, their bodies emaciated by hunger,” UNRWA said. The agency called the distribution system “flawed and cruel,” claiming it takes more lives than it saves." Türkiye urges unity as Syria tensions rise "Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has warned that rising violence in Syria, particularly in Sweida, threatens the country's unity. He said multiple armed groups are mobilising, sparking fears of wider conflict. “We had to issue our warning because we are committed to Syria's unity and territorial integrity,” he told NTV. Fidan reaffirmed Türkiye's goal of supporting regional peace alongside global partners." Thai-Cambodia clashes enter day 3, death toll hits 33 "Deadly fighting on the Thai-Cambodian border has stretched into a third day, killing 33 people despite calls for a ceasefire. The clashes, the worst in years, involved jets, tanks and heavy artillery. Cambodia reported 13 dead, including eight civilians, while Thailand confirmed 20 fatalities, including 14 civilians. The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting, urging both sides to halt hostilities." Ukraine faces fierce Russian push at Pokrovsk "Ukraine is battling intense Russian assaults near Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub under daily pressure. President Zelenskyy said the city is now the main focus of military operations and a priority for defence forces. He also highlighted ongoing fighting in Sumy, where Russian troops recently crossed the border. " Moody's boosts Türkiye's credit rating "Moody's has upgraded Türkiye's credit rating from B1 to Ba3 and shifted its outlook to stable. The agency credited improved policymaking, especially tighter monetary policy that is easing inflation and restoring investor confidence. It said the risk of policy reversal has fallen significantly. "
Spread across the Earth's oceans, the Chinese distant-water fishing fleet is the single largest armada in human history. This three-part series is an unprecedented investigation into their secretive fishing practices. The fleet is so gargantuan that even the Chinese government can't account for all its vessels. We do know it has hauled in more than 35 billion dollars worth of catch per year and has sold it across the globe — and yet, almost nothing was known about its practices. That is, until The Outlaw Ocean team started asking questions.Episode highlights:North Korean labour is forced labour by definition — nobody has a choice. Officially, China is in line with the rest of the UN Security Council in sanctioning North Korea and its regime-funding labour. But, unofficially, since 2017, China has quietly but consistently violated those sanctions. This is an open secret China has successfully kept hidden from the West. Until now.Despite the prohibition against North Korean labour, the US state department estimates that there are over 100,000 North Korean workers currently in China. We set out to humanize these numbers, compare them to Chinese data, and connect some dots. But first we reckon with the fact that local people helping us with this reporting are risking everything from espionage charges to execution. But even despite the extreme risks, two dozen workers agreed to talk to us, and be quoted by an interpreter. Their rare testimonies tell of rampant sexual assault, violence, constant monitoring and zero access to the outside world. Finally, we manage to connect the dots from these testimonies to seafood being shipped to American importers that supply major retailers like Walmart, McDonald's and Sysco - the largest food distributor on the planet. Host Ian Urbina reflects on the invisible dots of plausible deniability, which are built into the whole system. These are the dots that connect Indonesian slave labour on a ship to Uyghur labour in a factory to a grocery store down the block from your house.
Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Peace Palace, home of International Court of Justice World Court rules countries that don't act on climate crisis may be liable for violating human rights law; UN Security Council debates Gaza crisis amid questions over role of UN, humanitarian law; Civil disobedience at Wells Fargo offices in SF, NYC protest bank dropping DEI, climate goals; California AG asks judge to put LA juvenile detention facilities into receivership over poor conditions, abuse of power; Florida AG investigating restaurant that held LGBTQ pride event; UN says food deprivation, shattered health system leading to catastrophic birth outcomes for pregnant women and newborns The post World Court rules countries failing to act on climate may be violating human rights law; UN Security council debates Gaza war, humanitarian crisis – July 23, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
Chinese officials say the Hainan Free Trade Port will launch island-wide independent customs operations on December 18th (01:04). Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reiterates his intention to remain in office (16:08). UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns Israeli strikes that hit UN facilities in Gaza during a high-level debate at the UN Security Council (23:09).
Kishore Mahbubani is a distinguished Singaporean diplomat, academic, and author, renowned for his incisive commentary on global geopolitics and the rise of Asia. He served in the Singapore Foreign Service as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Singapore's Ambassador to the UN, where he was President of the UN Security Council in 2001 and 2002. He was also the Founding Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy from 2004 to 2017 and his bestselling books include The Great Convergence and Has China Won? Currently a Distinguished Fellow at the National University of Singapore's Asia Research Institute, Mahbubani is celebrated as a leading voice on Asia's growing influence, earning accolades like inclusion in Foreign Policy's Top 100 Global Thinkers.(01:24) The US-China rivalry(13:44) The Taiwan issue(17:10) Global hegemony vs. domestic stability(22:42) Will China ever democratize?(24:35) Why poverty is a lack of freedom(25:14) China's political evolution(26:38) Pros & cons of democracy(29:34) The future of US-China relations(32:07) Evaluating Xi Jinping's Leadership(34:44) The importance of diplomacy(41:05) Lessons from Lee Kuan Yew(46:15) Paths to peace & cooperation(47:36) Advice for American citizens
For over 250 years the United States and the United Kingdom has shared a special relationship. While not always positive... for example the British burning down the White House during the War of 1812 (thanks a lot)... the past 150 years has been very positive. Throughout it all the shared people-to-people connections have driven the relationship to new heights and provided a solid footing for collaboration across all sectors. With the recent signing of the US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal, and the ensuing steps to implement the outline, the economic relationship is set to continue. In this month's episode, we check in with British Consul General in Boston, David Clay, to dive deeper into the current state of relations between the two countries. On the eve of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence (next year), now is a great time to assess the history and the future of the transatlantic partnership, from the economic, to military, to cultural ties that bind these two countries together. No matter the challenges that face the world in the years to come, it seems that a strong relationship will remain a steadfast point in global affairs.David Clay has been a member of the Diplomatic Service since 2005, and has been appointed as the next British Consul General to New England. David was joint head of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Iraq and Arabian Peninsula Department. In this role he oversaw all aspects of the UK's relationship with Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This included UK security cooperation with the Gulf, launching Free Trade Agreement negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council in 2022, and the Qatar World Cup. He then worked on the UK's response to the conflict in Israel/Gaza from 2023 to 2024.From 2016 to 2020, David worked as Deputy Political Counsellor and then Counsellor at the UK's Mission to the UN in New York. He covered peace and security issues in the UN Security Council and General Assembly. This involved regularly representing the UK in the Security Council and overseeing negotiations on many resolutions on conflicts, ranging from Yemen and Mali to Sudan and Colombia.Earlier in his career, David worked for the Foreign Office in Libya before and during the revolution in 2011, and then in Egypt from 2013 to 2016. He speaks Arabic and has a Masters (Distinction) in Middle East politics. Before joining the Foreign Office, David taught English in the east of Sudan.
Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. photo: Stephen Melkisethian Senate passes Trump's big bill, critics say millions will lose health coverage; UN Security Council discusses Gaza humanitarian crisis but reaches no consensus; Newsom touts wildfire preparedness, urges Trump to bring federal firefighting efforts in line with CA's; Gaza hospital halts kidney dialysis, limits intensive care to few hours due to fuel shortage; Homeland Security Secretary Noem wants to prosecute CNN for reporting on ICEBlock app to track ICE raids; “Trump Fragrances” cologne on sale for $249 per bottle, President says “they're all about winning, strength, and success — for men and women” The post Senate passes Trump's big bill with cuts to Medicaid; UN Security Council discusses Gaza humanitarian crisis but reaches no consensus – July 1, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UN Security Council holds emergency weekend meeting amid fears of expanding Israel-Iran conflict after US attack Trump announces ceasefire as Dems call for limits on presidential war power HHS secretary Kennedy announces voluntary agreement on oft-criticized “prior authorization process” blamed for delaying patient care California renews legal challenge to Trump's deployment of National Guard in Los Angeles SF activists blast city budget proposal to cut vital non-profit safety-net programs Trump's “Truth Social” platform plans $400 million stock buy back as share values lose 46% of value this year Senate parliamentarian rules out “Big Beautiful Bill” provision to block contempt orders against Trump administration The post Trump announces ceasefire amid fears of expanding Israel-Iran conflict after US attack; California renews legal challenge to National Guard in Los Angeles – June 23, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
The U.N. Security Council has held an emergency meeting to discuss the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran (06:49). Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is on a five-day official visit to China (20:36). The Summer Davos Forum will kick off in northern China on Tuesday (43:08).
At an emergency session of the UN Security Council, Antonio Guterres warned that fighting needed to stop and negotiations should resume. Also: 20 people are dead after a suicide bombing in the Syrian capital, Damascus.
The UN Security Council is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the US airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites. The UN chief, Antonio Guterres, said that diplomacy and dialogue must prevail to prevent the Middle East from falling into a cycle of retaliation. We'll hear from a former security official in President Trump's first administration and assess the extent of the damage to Iran's nuclear operation caused by the US attacks.Also in the programme: We speak to the wife of the Belarusian dissident Siarhei Tsikhanouski who has been released after five years in prison; and Syrian rescue workers say at least fifteen people have been killed in a suicide bombing at a church in the capital Damascus.(Picture: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses delegates during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council. Credit: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters)
President Donald Trump says two more weeks he is waiting to decide to whether to attack Iran over its nuclear weapons program is “a time to see whether or not people come to their senses"; United Nations Ambassadors from Iran and Israel trade accusations at a UN Security Council meeting as their countries continue their military campaigns against each other; head of the International Atomic Energy Agency warns the Security Council of the dangers of a military campaign targeting nuclear facilities; federal appeals court in California rules President Trump likely had the authority to deploy National Guard troops to deal with protests against immigration raids without Gov. Newsom's consent but the courts do have a role in reviewing the specific actions the troops will be doing; Federal Reserve board member thinks interest rates should be cut as early as next month; Supreme Court releases decisions, including one allowing a lawsuit from fuel producers against California vehicle emissions standards to continue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1 Segment 1Tony starts the show talking about President Donald Trump will decide within two weeks on what to do between Israel and Iran. Hour 1 Segment 2Tony talks about the Supreme Court allowing vaping companies to pick courts to hear their challenges. Hour 1 Segment 3Tony talks about 16 billion passwords that have been exposed in a record-breaking data breach, hitting Apple, Facebook, Google, and more. Tony later gets into the Friday audio dump. Hour 1 Segment 4Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking about the UN Security Council meeting to discuss what’s going on between Israel and Iran. Tony also talks about a petition to remove Sophie Cunningham from the WNBA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1 Segment 1Tony starts the show talking about President Donald Trump will decide within two weeks on what to do between Israel and Iran. Hour 1 Segment 2Tony talks about the Supreme Court allowing vaping companies to pick courts to hear their challenges. Hour 1 Segment 3Tony talks about 16 billion passwords that have been exposed in a record-breaking data breach, hitting Apple, Facebook, Google, and more. Tony later gets into the Friday audio dump. Hour 1 Segment 4Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking about the UN Security Council meeting to discuss what’s going on between Israel and Iran. Tony also talks about a petition to remove Sophie Cunningham from the WNBA. Hour 2 Segment 1Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about ICE agents getting denied entry inside Dodger Stadium, however ICE says they were never there. Hour 2 Segment 2Tony talks about billionaire Telegram CEO, Pavel Durov, reveals plans to divide wealth among more than 100 children, who have which he donated through sperm. Hour 2 Segment 3Tony talks more about the Supreme Court upholding the Tennessee ban on youth gender affirming care. Hour 2 Segment 4Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about how the left isn’t discussing boots on the ground and possible war in a foreign country. Hour 3 Segment 1Tony starts the final hour of the show talking about the Chinese smuggling in jammers are posing a greater threat, from the DHS. Hour 3 Segment 2Tony is joined with JMV, host of The Ride with JMV on 93.5/107.5 The Fan to talk about the Indiana Pacers forcing a Game 7 in the NBA Finals after they won 108-91 last night in Game 6. Hour 3 Segment 3Tony is joined with Dr. Matt Will, economist from the University of Indianapolis, to talk about Jerome Powell and Christopher Waller on rate cuts and tariffs. Hour 3 Segment 4Tony wraps up another edition of the show talking about Tucker Carlson and Ted Cruz going back and forth on Israel and Iran. Tony also talks more about bunker busters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Iranian and European foreign ministers hold talks in Geneva today as part of diplomatic effort to end the Israel-Iran conflict. UN Security Council meets on Israel-Iran conflict. The Liberal government set to pass its major projects bill as the House rises for the summer. Local businessman Mike Pemberton becomes the new leader of Yukon's Liberal party and the new premier. Mixed progress on health-related calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Summer blockbuster, Jaws, turns 50.
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Foreign ministers from the UK, France and Germany, with the EU's foreign policy chief, have opened talks in Geneva today with their Iranian counter-part, Abbas Araqchi. For more on this Gideon Levy, Columnist with the Haaretz newspaper; Chris Weafer Chief Executive of 'Macro-Advisory', Eurasia based Business Consulting firm.
In this episode of Face2Face, David Peck sits down with development expert and author Ian Smillie to explore his latest memoir, Under Development: A Journey Without Maps. With wit, wisdom, and decades of global experience, Smillie reflects on what he's learned—and unlearned—about international aid, poverty, and the complexity of change. From Sierra Leone to Bangladesh, from the frontlines of the blood diamond trade to the halls of global policy, this thoughtful conversation challenges conventional thinking and offers honest, hopeful insights about what it really means to make a difference.Get a copy of Under Development here.Bio:Ian Smillie is a leading Canadian voice in international development, humanitarian aid, and ethical resource extraction. With over five decades of experience, his work has taken him from teaching in Sierra Leone to advising governments and international organizations on poverty reduction, conflict prevention, and sustainable development. He played a central role in creating the Kimberley Process, an international certification scheme to halt the trade in conflict diamonds, and later chaired the Diamond Development Initiative, promoting fair labor practices for artisanal miners.A gifted storyteller and respected policy thinker, Ian has written extensively on the challenges and contradictions of foreign aid and global development. His books include Blood on the Stone, Freedom From Want, The Alms Bazaar, and Mastering the Machine. His latest memoir, Under Development: A Journey Without Maps, is a deeply personal reflection on the promise and pitfalls of a life spent working for change.Recognized as a Member of the Order of Canada, Ian has served on expert panels for the UN Security Council and taught at leading universities. His sharp insight, global experience, and unwavering moral compass continue to shape conversations about justice, equity, and the role of compassion in international affairs.F2F Music and Image Copyright: David Peck and Face2Face. Used with permission.For more information about David Peck's podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here.With thanks to Josh Snethlage and Mixed Media Sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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https://youtu.be/wrIFxgnkJ1A Nathan Miller, Founder and CEO of Miller Ink, is on a mission to help organizations communicate clearly and strategically—especially in moments of high stakes and crisis. We explore Nathan's journey from diplomacy and speechwriting at the UN to launching one of California's top crisis communication firms. He shares the Miller Ink Communications Framework, which anchors every campaign with a clear objective, a targeted audience, and a compelling message. Nathan breaks down how to craft memorable messaging using the 3 Cs (Clear, Concise, Compelling) and the 3 S's (Stories, Statistics, Soundbites). He also reveals how to build a reputation-driven business, navigate hiring decisions, and future-proof your communications in a rapidly changing media landscape. --- Communicate in Soundbites with Nathan Miller Good day, dear listeners. It's Steve Preda here with the Management Blueprint and my guest today is Nathan Miller, founder and CEO of Miller Ink. and he's also a seasoned communication strategist with deep experience in business, government, diplomacy, crisis management and issue advocacy. Nathan, welcome to the show. Thanks for having me, Steve. It's great to be here. Well, it's good to have you. And I've got some questions I'm really curious about that I want to ask you. And starting with my favorite one, what is your personal “Why” and what are you doing to manifest it in your business? My personal “Why” really is a couple of things. One, our business makes a huge impact for a lot of people and to feel that impact every day is tremendous and it gives me a lot of satisfaction and pride. The people who work for Miller Ink., the people who work here and launched their careers through this company, our clients, every day you get to be in rooms with people who are solving problems, addressing challenges, navigating different challenges, and helping them get to a better place is incredibly gratifying. You want to be somebody who's of service in that way. We do a lot of advocacy and mission-driven work as well as an agency. I've done a lot of work on behalf of the Jewish community and the State of Israel, which has also been very meaningful. And for me, the most important personal “Why” is I have three kids and so much of what I do is really for them. And that is really one of my big North Stars in life. Yeah, well, lots of meaningful stuff in your life. And you left the UN Security Council, where you were a writer, to become a PR entrepreneur. So tell me about this journey. The journey was crazy. My career began, I got a master's in public policy here at UCLA. I went to Europe for a little bit. I worked in Brussels with the EU institutions there at a think tank. And then I came back and I worked at a PR firm in LA for a couple of years early in my career. I got a job as the chief speechwriter for Israel's mission to the UN. And it was a crazy time to be doing that job. I was really young, and it was the outbreak of the Arab Spring. A lot of different things that were happening in the Middle East and in the world. So, fascinating moment. And I did that job for three years. And at that point, my now wife and I were dating, and she was in LA and I was in New York, and we had to figure out a place to be. So I said, you know what, I'm gonna come back. And I think I have a problem with authority is what I learned working in big institutions in different ways. And I like to be able to set the pace of what I do. And so I say, every entrepreneur has a different cross that they're trying to not bear. And for me, it was really having control of my own destiny, and that mattered a lot to me. So I was a young guy. I saw communications changing rapidly, really rapidly. When I started at the UN, then the ambassador, Susan Rice, they asked her if she was on Twitter and she said, I don't do diplomacy by haiku. And that was like a funny thing.
From March 14, 2023: For years, the international community has wrestled with how to reconcile sanctions policies targeting terrorist groups and other malevolent actors with the need to provide humanitarian assistance in areas under those groups' control. Late last year, both the Biden administration and the UN Security Council took major steps toward a new approach on this issue, installing broad carveouts for humanitarian assistance into existing sanctions regimes. To talk through these changes, Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson sat down with two leading sanctions experts: Rachel Alpert, a Partner at the law firm Jenner & Block and former State Department attorney, and Alex Zerden, the Founder and Principal of Capitol Peak Strategies and a former Treasury Department official, including at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. They talked about the long-standing issues surrounding humanitarian assistance, what these changes may mean in jurisdictions like Afghanistan, and where more changes may yet be forthcoming. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The US has vetoed UN Security Council's draft resolution calling for an "unconditional and permanent" ceasefire in Gaza. The other 14 members voted in favour. Also: how a daily cup of chickpeas can lower cholesterol.
Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation banning travel from certain countries, citing national security concerns — and pointedly, the DIY flamethrower attack on Sunday in Boulder, Colorado. Magid explains which nations are -- and are not -- affected, and discusses the new ban on foreign students at Harvard University. For the first time since Trump took office, the United Nations Security Council discussed and voted on a substantive resolution related to the war in Gaza. The resolution, which was vetoed by the United states, called for a ceasefire, release of the hostages and surge of humanitarian aid into the Strip. Magid weighs in on the significance of the vote. Mediators are reportedly optimistic that Hamas will soon submit an updated hostage deal proposal that will be closer to what US special envoy Steve Witkoff presented last week, three sources familiar with the matter told Magid. But does this optimism have any grounds? What's changed? The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation announced that its aid distribution sites would again not open on Thursday morning to give time for the US- and Israeli-backed organization to carry out logistical work needed to accommodate larger crowds. We discuss this aid effort in the context of other, now suspended attempts, such as air drops from Jordan. Israel decided to block a Saudi-led delegation from visiting the West Bank earlier this week. It would have been the first visit by a Saudi foreign minister since Israel took over the West Bank in 1967, and had been intended to boost the legitimacy of the Palestinian Authority as a viable candidate to replace Hamas as the governing body of Gaza after the war. Magid adds nuance and context to this decision and its repercussions. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Trump bans travel from 12 countries, ties it to attack on Colorado Jewish rally Trump moves to bar US entry to foreign students planning to study at Harvard US vetoes UN Security Council resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire Mediators optimistic Hamas will soon submit softened hostage deal proposal — sources GHF says Gaza aid sites won’t reopen Thursday morning as planned, after one-day shutdown Saudi official says Israel harmed normalization by blocking West Bank visit – report Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves and video edited by Thomas Girsch. IMAGE: US Ambassador to the United Nations Dorothy Shea (C) speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting to vote on a resolution calling for a ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access in Gaza, at UN headquarters in New York City on June 4, 2025. (Leonardo Munoz / AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The United States has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The remaining 14 UN Security Council members voted in favour of the resolution, which demanded an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" between Israel and Hamas and a release of the hostages.
The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the immediate lifting of all restrictions on humanitarian aid.
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The US has vetoed the UN Security Council's draft resolution calling for an "unconditional and permanent" ceasefire in Gaza. The meeting of ambassadors at the UN comes on the day the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross called the situation in Gaza "worse than hell on earth".President Trump says he's had another phone conversation with Russia's President Putin about the war in Ukraine. During the call Mr Trump said the Russian President told him that Moscow would retaliate after Ukraine attacked Russian war planes over the weekend.Also on the programme; Astronomers say they've discovered a big new planet, which is unusually orbiting around a very small star. The physicist who discovered the planet joins us.And the American novelist, Edmund White, famous for chronicling gay life in the US - has died at the age of 85. We hear from Damian Barr, Scottish Writer and broadcaster, who shares his memories of meeting White.(Photo: Smoke rises from Gaza after an explosion, as seen from Israel, 4 June, 2025. Reuters/Amir Cohen)
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